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'''Foresight Desktop Linux''' is a [[GNU/Linux]] [[Linux distribution | distribution]] of [[free software]] that targets switchers from [[Microsoft Windows]] as well as enthusiasts who want to run the latest software. | '''Foresight Desktop Linux''' is a [[GNU/Linux]] [[Linux distribution|distribution]] of [[free software]] that targets switchers from [[Microsoft Windows]] as well as enthusiasts who want to run the latest software. | ||
FDL is a [[GNOME]]-based distribution, and prides itself in tracking GNOME development closely. In fact, FDL aims to showcase all the latest GNOME developments in a tightly integrated package. The distribution contained GNOME 2.10 on the same day that it was released. The latest version is 0.8. | FDL is a [[GNOME]]-based distribution, and prides itself in tracking GNOME development closely. In fact, FDL aims to showcase all the latest GNOME developments in a tightly integrated package. The distribution contained GNOME 2.10 on the same day that it was released. The latest version is 0.8.2, released on [[September 6]], [[2005]]. | ||
A characteristic that makes FDL stand out is its usage of the [[conary]] software packaging system. | A characteristic that makes FDL stand out is its usage of the [[conary]] software packaging system. | ||
Revision as of 19:20, 7 September 2005
Foresight Desktop Linux is a GNU/Linux distribution of free software that targets switchers from Microsoft Windows as well as enthusiasts who want to run the latest software.
FDL is a GNOME-based distribution, and prides itself in tracking GNOME development closely. In fact, FDL aims to showcase all the latest GNOME developments in a tightly integrated package. The distribution contained GNOME 2.10 on the same day that it was released. The latest version is 0.8.2, released on September 6, 2005.
A characteristic that makes FDL stand out is its usage of the conary software packaging system.